Lisbon, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,262 Population 988/sq mi density
$61,953 Median Income $32,632 per capita
$185,700 Home Value $175,324 Zillow
$671 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 924 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,953 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,700 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lisbon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 46.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density988/sq mi
Coordinates46.4390°N, 97.6844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRansom County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 46.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 137 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 162 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 57 km 10
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 53 km 2
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 97 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 97 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 23 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 74 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 30 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 72 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 67 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 67 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 68 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 90 km
2006 MEADOWS (SOUTH) 569 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Lisbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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